- Rice Water for Orchids:
- Soak 50 g of rice in 500 ml of water for 24 hours.
- Drain the rice and use the soaking water to water your orchids and other indoor plants every 15-20 days.
- Make sure the water is at room temperature to avoid thermal shock to the plants.
- Banana Peel Fertilizer:
- Banana Tea: Dry the peel in the sun or on a radiator, then crush it and add 1 teaspoon to 200 ml of boiling water. Let cool and use to water.
- Banana Peel Powder: Bake the peel and grind it into a fine powder. You can apply it directly to the roots.
- Banana Dressing: Soak banana skin in water for 2 days, then dilute the resulting liquid before using it as fertilizer.
- Homemade Concentrated Fertilizer:
- Use the rice cooking water, molasses, used green tea bags and crushed chicken bones.
- Mix the tea bags, crushed chicken bones and a small amount of molasses in a container, covering it with milk.
- Let it rest and then mix with the cooled rice water before using.
Remember to use these fertilizers sparingly and avoid overfeeding, especially during the orchids’ active growing season. This approach is not only economical, but also provides essential nutrients to keep your plants healthy and vigorous.